CROWN POINT | Chainsaw carvings, wind twirlers, stone bird houses, and fire rock candles are just a few of the many new exhibits that guests will find at the 12th annual Waterscape Weekend Garden and Pond Expo, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 and 28 in the Industrial Arts Building at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St.
Sponsored by the Illiana Garden and Pond Society, the expo aims to inspire visitors to take backyards and landscaping to the next level and mesmerize others with incredible displays showcased by water features, lighting and garden experts.
“This show is a real destination for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the Midwest,” said Illiana Garden Pond Society Expo Chairperson Kathy Bartley. “Visitors to our show learn how to turn their backyards into their own sanctuaries. They might just want to add a few beautiful plants or a small koi pond, or build a meandering stream, but all of their resources are here, right under one roof.”
Other new exhibits featured this year include garden inspired jewelry, glass and copper dragonflies, yard art from recycled materials and hand crafted patio benches.
Water gardeners and aquarium hobbyists are invited to participate in a federally-funded research survey for the IL/IN Sea Grant to develop a campaign to protect the Great Lakes of aquatic invasive species.
Vendors will also sell fish, equipment for the water gardeners, plants including aquatics, garden decor, ironworks, gourd decor, lighting and irrigation options, hot tubs, and anything related to gardens and outdoor living enhancements.
In addition to vendors, visitors can connect with many local nonprofit organizations that will be exhibiting, including garden clubs that will be advertising their upcoming garden walks and rescue groups that will hold fundraisers.
Lake County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer gardening questions and give away seed packets daily to the first 500 visitors to the booth. Many educational seminars and workshops will be available.
Adult admission is $5, while children 14 and younger attend free. Parking is free.
More information is available at www.illianagardenpond.org, or call Bartley at (219) 789-6207.
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